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13th May 2014

....As the old saying goes, "Ne'er cast a clout 'til May be out......."
With lighter evenings, blossom on the trees and the steady hum
of lawnmowers buzzing each weekend, Summer's truly on the
way!!
If you're feeling a little shy about casting off those Winter layers,
head to our Health & Beauty section for Spring pampering ideas
to help you feel revitalised and bursting with happiness.
With the garden flourishing in the warmer weather, check out the
tips on page 38 to keep everything blooming beautifully.
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publication for canvassing, direct marketing or
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Mobiles driving moto
Mobile phones are now such a part of our lives that
for most of us they're the last thing we see at night
and the first thing we look at in the morning.
Our addictive relationship with the gadget has
grown in proportion to the apps we rely on to
direct our daily lives - not all of which are to our
benefit. The dangers of using a mobile while
driving are well documented and do attract a ÂŁ60
fine, three penalty points and higher insurance
premiums.
Yet new research reveals that despite the
practice being illegal since 2003, three quarters
of British drivers see others using mobile phones
on some or most journeys, while a quarter spot
drivers using their mobile on every trip. And it's
not just talking that's the problem - some drivers
are texting, emailing, Tweeting, updating their
social networks or taking photographs on the
move. The AA/Populus poll of nearly 21,000
drivers found 42 per cent say they used a hand-held
phone in the car even though nearly two thirds
admitted it distracted them from driving.
Some 20 per cent confessed to texting behind the

orists to distraction
steering wheel, four per cent admit to checking
emails and two per cent have sent emails or read
Twitter or Facebook updates on the move.
Another worrying and morbid development is the
advent of "digital rubber neckers" - drivers who feel
the need to use their phones to film or photograph
serious crashes on the motorway, says the motoring
organisation. In one incident on the M1 in
Northamptonshire, police recorded 80 drivers using
their phones or cameras to photograph emergency
services carry out a four and a half hour rescue of a
woman trapped in her crashed truck. The seriously
injured driver was eventually flown by air ambulance
to hospital and survived the crash. The police have
contacted most of the drivers to warn them about
their illegal and irresponsible behaviour but have not
brought any prosecutions. Our research shows that
some drivers are now using their smart phones for
more than talking on the move. It is really not smart
to talk, text or tweet on the move.
It beggars belief that these macabre motorists should
put their lives and others at risk through their lust for
twisted metal. So please drive safely.

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FA Cup run comes to a disappointing conclusion
for the giant-killing against League One
Gillingham. A draw away from home followed by
the Monday night replay win at St James Park live
on national TV will live long in the minds of
everybody present in the record crowd. A first
ever 2nd round tie at Conference Premier
Macclesfield Town was an exciting match that saw
Saints come from 2-0 behind to equalise only to
lose late on.

A most memorable season featuring a recordbreaking FA Cup run comes to a disappointing
conclusion with Saints just missing out on a
play-off place having stumbled on the final lap.
A surge in form by Guiseley that saw the
Leeds-based club come from nowhere and
sustained form by a cluster of non-league big
hitters including Altrincham and Boston United
put paid to Brackleysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hopes in a season when
Saints occupied top three places for many
months.
The season will be best remembered of course

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The summer off-season will see further
improvements to the ground and a strengthening
of the squad ready for next season. Before then
the club hosts its annual presentation and awards
event and junior teams complete their fixtures.
The club hosts the Brackley Schools football
festival and on 4/ 5 May will again stage its junior
tournament, a major date in the local junior
football calendar.

It's nearly 3 years ago since l saw Shirley's advert
for hosts and since then l have looked after over
80 different dogs, some coming back for their
holidays more than once. It's great to hear that
their owners have asked for them to come back
to me. You can get attached to them and some
do become favourites.
The way Barking Mad works is simple really.
Ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; who love their dogs and do not want to
put them into kennels or who, in the past, have relied
upon friends or family but for some reason is not an
option this time, contact Shirley Rands at Barking
Mad. Shirley visits, meets the dog and its owners and
matches the dog to a host
family. For example she makes
sure a Springer Spaniel goes
with a host that can cope with
a high-energy dog! So for dog
owners this brings peace of
mind in the knowledge that
their dog enjoys dedicated
care and attention as it is the
only dog in the household,
being exercised and fed as if it
were in their own home.
I have two Black Labradors

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that have stayed many times in the summer and over
New Year two years running. They need help
around midnight because they are frightened of
fireworks. Henry, a German Pointer, comes often
with his cuddly toy, as well as a Springer Spaniel
called Pi. He loves his ball and is very good off the
lead.
All dogs come with their instructions, a CV almost,
telling us when to feed, how much, walking
routines and whether they can be let off the lead, etc.
They also bring with them their beds, food, toys and
poo bags, and our home soon becomes their home.
It's surprising how quickly they settle.
I love hosting and the house
feels so empty when we don't
have a dog to care for, but l
know it won't be long before
the next one will be arriving.
They enjoy their holiday as
much as we enjoy looking
after them. So if you love dogs
but feel you cannot make the
commitment to own one,
contact Shirley to become a
host family.
Carol Edwards

June 21st 2014
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day.

We will have a program of workshops that
you can attend or you can choose it sit in
our pamper room, which will be adorned
with luxurious hand creams, nail polishes,
books, magazines and more. You can take
some 'me time' to spoil yourself and
prepare for your King.
We would love to welcome you, see you
take the day to rest with God and take the
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t advice and support
ming into Brackley
The Lottery-funded Village Networks outreach
vehicle is coming to Brackley with expert help on
debt, welfare benefits, job-seeking, volunteering
and information on free computer lessons.
You can also bring along your gas & electricity
statement for help seeking out betters deals to
reduce these ever-increasing household bills!
You’ll find the vehicle at:
Tuesdays 6 May, 3 June, 1 July and 29 July:
12.00-14.00 outside Brackley Town Hall, and then
14.15-16.00 in Waynflete Avenue.
Tuesdays 27 May, 24 June and 22 July:
13.00-16.00 Springfield Way near Leisure Centre.
For further information contact Nick King on
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Sunday Jun
Now a firm favourite annual event within the town
the 2014 Brackley Soapbox Derby will take place
on Sunday June 8th on the High Street. From
2.00pm onwards soapboxes will run on the main
road down the hill to the finish line at the Market
Square car park. In addition to the normal juniors
under 15 and adults 15 and over categories this
year a new Premier Class is being introduced.
This is an unrestricted category for professional
builders and hopefully will attract entries from
local high tech companies. Trophies and prizes
will be awarded for the fastest three in each class
and a separate trophy will be presented to the
soapbox judged to be the best turned out cart.
To underline the popularity of the event entries
have already been received from various parts of
the country and enthusiastic local soapbox

M J Moore
Electrical Contractor Ltd
Local electrician with over
45 years experience

ne 8th 2014
builders are urged to get their entries in as soon
as possible.

This year Brackley Soapbox Derby will once
again be supporting The Katherine House
Hospice and a soapbox carrying their name will
run in the under 15 category.

Paul Bedell
Services Ltd

Brackley Soapbox Derby is a family event and
everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a
great afternoon. Snacks, drinks and other
attractions will also be accessible in the Market
Square during the day. Various displays will take
place on the High Street prior to the racing.
Entries are still available and further information
including entry forms can be obtained on the
soapbox website www.brackleysoapbox.org or
by e mail to info@brackleysoapbox.org .

BRACKLEY
The evening of Thursday 27th March saw a
gathering of Association members, friends and
guests in Brackley Town Hall for a fundraising
Bistro and Quiz evening. Our chairman, Anita
Robbins, with the assistance of her longsuffering
family, had prepared a delicious meal, a german
recipe, which was consumed with enthusiasm. It
was followed by a slice of cake and a glass of
bubbly as a member of the Association, who shall
be nameless, was celebrating a significant
birthday that very day!
Thus fortified and invigorated, the assembled
company bent its collective intellects to THE
QUIZ. Some teams approached the task in a
somewhat ribald frame of mind – one not so sotto
voce response to the question “What is the
collective noun for a group of crocodiles?” being
“A snappet”. But others were more committed

EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION
and the prize of bottles of German wine was won
in great style by the team led by Caryl Billingham,
an erstwhile Mayor of Brackley.
The Association meets on the last Thursday of
every month in Brackley Town Hall and is open to
all residents of the town and its surrounding
villages. The April and May meetings will be
devoted to the business of preparing to welcome
and entertain visitors from our French twinning
town of Pavillons sous Bois in June but the 31st
July promises to be a fun evening playing
Northamptonshire skittles at a nearby hostelry.
Details of this evening will be published at a later
date but do put the day in your diaries and come
and join us.
New members are always welcome.
Ring Anita on 01295 712388
for more information.

T h e G a r d e n i n May
Three essential May tasks
Watch out for those treacherous late
frosts and keep vulnerable plants and
new shoots protected at night if frost is
forecast.
Don’t be tempted to put out tender

bedding until
the middle of
the month
and even
then be prepared to cover with some
horticultural fleece if necessary. After the
mild winter, slugs and snails look set to
be a problem this month. Be prepared
to protect your plants using copper
tape around slug vulnerable plants
especially Hostas. Pet-friendly slug
pellets and liquid slug killer will help kill
the slugs below the surface or maybe
consider using nematodes to deliver a
slug-lethal parasitic infection.

Remember one of your greatest allies is
birds – provide plenty of flat stones so
they can practice their effective snail
bashing techniques!
Keep the hoe moving through the
borders to help control weeds.
Remember the adage - one year’s
seeds is seven years’ weeds. Catching
weeds before they have a chance to

flower and set seed is essential. You
can always spot treat the likes of
Dandelions and Hairy Bittercress with
Roundup
Weedkiller Gel.
Application
couldn’t be
easier; simply
touch the
weed and the
gel adheres to
the leaf so is
perfect to use on weeds in flower beds,
vegetable plots and other awkward
places.

Happy Gardening

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Brackley Wind Ensemble is a
lively group of wind players
who meet on Wednesday
evenings in central Brackley.
We are looking for new
players Grade 5 standard. No
auditions required.
For information visit
www.bwemusic.co.uk
Every Weds/Thursday
(term time only)

Brackley Rock Choir - pop,
gospel and Motown singing at
Southfield Primary School,
Banbury Road, Brackley, from
8.00-9.30pm. Friendly, fun choir
for ages 18+.
No auditions and no need
to read music.
www.rockchoir.com or
call 01252 714276
1st Friday of the month
ST PETER’S CHURCH
COFFEE MORNING
held at Brackley Town Hall
10.00am until 12 noon.
£1 entrance gives you
unlimited coffee or tea and biscuits.
All proceeds to St Peter’s
http://www.stpetersbrackley.org.u
Last Thursday of the month
The Brackley European
Association
Thursday 27th March,
we plan a fundraising Bistro
evening with delicious
homemade food and Quiz.
Doors open at 7.0pm.
Tickets cost £10.00. Please
ring Anita on 01295712388
by Monday 24th March.

Every Monday
"Open Doors" at
Greatworth Methodist
Church, 10 am to 12 noon.
Drop in for refreshments,
activities, games, carpet
bowls, newspapers and
friendly chat. For info. tel.
01295 711082
Every Saturday
BRACKLEY DIPPERS
12noon until 1.30p.m.
We are a club for adults with
physical problems
that meets each Saturday to
use Brackley Pool.
For information please ring
Janine on 01295 712408"
10th May
Evenley Gardening
Society Annual Plant Sale
10 a.m till noon at Evenley
Village Hall - Quality plants,
shrubs and herbs from
leading local nurseries
Admission Free
21st May
Syresham Preschool
Open Morning
10 - 12 Drop in and visit our
Preschool to find out what's
on offer situated in the hall
of Syresham St James
Primary School